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The sun is shining, birds are singing, and peas are going in the ground. It’s spring! Farmer Patti Popp of Sport Hill Farm joins us for a live show where we take your calls and talk about growing and cooking the harbingers of spring: peas, asparagus, ramps, and more. Plus, we celebrate the efforts of local farmers who offer fresh, healthy food to communities all over the state.

We’re celebrating women in the food world, among them Connecticut’s own Chrissy Tracey. Chrissy describes her journey as an entrepreneur and self-taught chef. She’s also the first vegan chef at Bon Appétit magazine. Plus, we talk to Charlotte Druckman about her anthology, which amplifies the voices of women chefs and food writers.

Hunger is a problem we can solve. We talk to people committed to ending food insecurity in our state: Jason Jakubowski, of Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare, and two organizers of Middletown’s first Community Fridge. Plus, we celebrate a local baker turned TV star—he’s a 12-year-old middle schooler.

We love a story that begins with a meatball. Connecticut chef Anna Francese Gass describes how her mission to recreate the recipes of her Italian mother turned into a cookbook documenting the heritage recipes of dozens of immigrant women. Plus, we catch up with the women of Sanctuary Kitchen in New Haven.

Who needs a hot toddy when Connecticut breweries are making such great winter brews? Master brewer Tyler Jones of Black Hog Brewing talks about the brewing process, IPAs, and more. Plus “Lady Lager” Alisa Bowens-Mercado of Rhythm Brewing describes her beer journey in the state. Local breweries have found ways to bring their beers to you safely. Let’s celebrate them.